What does "coin toss" mean?

A particular instance where a coin is launched in the air, and whichever side that it lands on finalises a decision.

What is a synonym for "coin toss"?

Common synonyms include: flips.

noun

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Noun

1
A particular instance where a coin is launched in the air, and whichever side that it lands on finalises a decision.
"Australia won the coin toss and chose to bat first."
2
An uncertain selection between two outcomes of similar likelihood, or between two objects of similar quality. figuratively

"Australia won the coin toss and chose to bat first."